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Regional housing markets show strong price growth in 2025
Home prices in the regional market continue to outpace national trends, with some local metropolitan areas seeing annual appreciation rates more than triple the U.S. average, according to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) report. The 2025 fourth-quarter Housing…
Casey’s to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG Group
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG…
Ribbon cutting planned Aug. 16 at Anderson Bogert Engineers
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug.…
Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission to hold special meeting on solar ordinance changes
The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug.…
Several area projects receive Iowa workforce housing tax credits
Projects in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Tiffin and West Branch are receiving workforce housing tax credits…
Revival Theatre Company ‘Sunset Boulevard’ production canceled
Revival Theatre Company announced Thursday, Aug. 9 that the company’s production of “Sunset Boulevard,” scheduled…
Hills Bank donates $50,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign
North Liberty is one step closer to its goal of transforming Centennial Park into a…
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces grant cycle
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has announced its final grant cycle for 2023 for…
NAMI class to help families cope with mental health
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, has developed a new course that will…
Johnson Co. program supports organizations impacted by COVID-19
Johnson County has launched the Building Nonprofit Capacity Grant program to support local nonprofits impacted…
Tippie College of Business connects employers, students through new initiative
This fall, employers will have a new way to reach business students thanks to a…
Construction job openings unchanged as housing market slows
The construction labor market saw little change for job openings in June as open, unfilled…
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll open new office in Waterloo
Multi-specialty law firm Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, PLC has opened a new office in Waterloo, Iowa. Three…
BREAKING: University of Iowa to acquire Mercy Iowa City hospital and clinics
Mercy Iowa City announced Monday, Aug. 7 it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI)…
Ben Dillon named CEO of Geonetric
Geonetric, a Cedar Rapids-based digital marketing agency, has announced co-owner Ben Dillon will be transitioning…
Big Grove celebrates 10 years with various festivities
Big Grove Brewery is raising a glass to celebrate a decade of experiences, fresh craft…
